The Creature Inside by Jack Sharkey

The Creature Inside is a horror novel about a young man named Jack Sharkey who discovers a mysterious creature living inside of him. After a series of strange events, Jack discovers that the creature is actually an alien parasite that has been living inside of him since he was a child. As Jack struggles to come to terms with his new reality, he must also battle the alien parasite, which is slowly taking over his body and mind. With the help of his friends, Jack must find a way to stop the alien before it takes complete control of him. Along the way, Jack discovers the truth about the creature and its origins, and must confront the dark secrets of his past.

By Jack Sharkey · First published 1963 · Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller · 4 chapters · 7,215 words

First lines

"How much did they tell you about the fix we're in?" said Dr. Alan Burgess to his visitor.

Lieutenant Jerry Norcriss shook his head. "They said you'd fill me in. They said it was urgent."

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The Creature Inside is listed on Textopian as a novel by Jack Sharkey, dated 1963 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Jack Sharkey
• Date: 1963 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy
• Length: 7,215 words
• Structure: 4 chapters, 142 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Discussion starters

• What should a reader notice first when entering The Creature Inside?
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• Where does Horror first become important in the reading?

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Genres

• Horror — The title of the book suggests a creature lurking inside, which is a common theme in horror stories.
• Mystery — The title also suggests a mystery that needs to be solved, which is a common theme in mystery stories.
• Thriller — The title implies a sense of suspense and danger, which are common elements of thrillers.
• Fantasy — The title implies a creature that may not be of this world, which is a common element of fantasy stories.

Tags

Fiction · Jerry (Fictitious character) · Norcriss · Psychological fiction · Science fiction · Short stories · bright · burgess · buttons · carol · could · door

Contents

• <br/> <br/> The room was small, but it held a whole <br/> universe - and Norcriss had no place in it! <TEXTOPIAN: Quote>
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV

More by Jack Sharkey

• Minor Detail (1959)
• The Dope on Mars (1947)
• Old Friends are the Best
• Double or Nothing (1943)
• The Secret Martians
• The Awakening (1899)
• The Business, as Usual (1947)
• A Matter of Protocol (1985)
• All works by Jack Sharkey